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roo picking on hens

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by icut4cash, Aug 2, 2007.

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  1. Aug 2, 2007 #1
    icut4cash

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    Why does my rooster pick on the hens first thing in the morning? Every morning when i go to let them in the run, he pecks on the ones closes to him ,then hops to another roost and pecks them on the head. I have 2 roos and 10 hens, he is the main roo. He good the rest of the day.
     
  2. Aug 2, 2007 #2
    silkiechicken

    silkiechicken Staff PhD Premium Member

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    No idea. Maybe to make sure they remember that he's king of the roost before he does the treat finding for them during the day?
     
  3. Aug 3, 2007 #3
    rooster-red

    rooster-red Here comes the Rooster

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    Quote:That would be my guess too.
    My roos do the chicken dance thing at the hens and shove them a little first thing.

    Maybe asserting their dominance?[​IMG]
     
  4. Aug 3, 2007 #4
    PurpleChicken

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    My roo seems to attack the hens more in the morning too, especially
    when we first open the coop to let them in their run or out in the yard.
    I think he gets insecure about his ladies running in different directions
    or maybe he just gets a bit excited. [​IMG]
     

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